Water pressure regulators

[blue283]

I'm looking at a new pressure regulator, as I only have the one I got for free when I bought my MH. My question is, are the $10.00 ones at CW reliable, or should I get one that is adjustable for pressure and has a gauge? Are the ones with adjustable pressure and volume needed, or overkill?
Any brand or models that hold up better or are recommended?

Thanks, Randy

[tmmar]

I had the $10 models for quite a while and finally got fed up with the low water pressure. These regulators severly limit the water flow. Got an adjustable model and was able to set the adjustment to a point where the pressure was much better. I am sorry that I waited so long to get the adjustable model.

[blue283]

Did you get the one with adjustable volume, or did adjusting the pressure improve the flow? Is the standard around 45psi?

[polkatronron]

I just purchased the Valterra with the guage and the setting for flow. The cheap ones simply restrict the water flow too much. Got it from camping World...

[KyDan]

Take a look at this thread on adjustable water pressure
regulators.....

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...tor-11381.html

[blue283]

Thanks for all the info..... now I just need to order one!

Randy

[scubieman]

What PSI should our water pressure be at?

[SCannon]

Randy I bought a new TT last year and my family bought a starter kit as a gift, all of which I use. In the kit was an inline requlator which I see sells of between $15-$20. I soon realized that not only did it restrict pressure but it reduced water flow to about 3-4gpm. You can get a better show with a water pistol.

I recently purchased a Valterra adjustable with guage for $ 52.00 from Camping World and it works very well. See the pictures attached. This was a test so after the short 4ft drinking hose I attached a plain garden hose for the test only. The short hose lets me attach to the campground supply and the lift the water regulator off the ground using a velco strap to attach the short hose to the spigot post.

I can adjust the pressure to 40-45 and still receive a flow of about 12-14gpm. This lets you adapt to campground pressure which varies as some use wells and others use city water.

S Cannon